I mean, were supposed to be protecting the pet population and every joe blow is coming up with a new breed of mutt. Shi-poo, puggle, labra-doodle, shitz-in-shoes. (okay that last one was just for fun!!!)Give me a break. A few years ago dog owners were giving these mongrels away to get rid if them. Now people are paying big bucks WHY????
2006-09-03 19:00:48 · 19 answers · asked by poutypitbull 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I couldn't agree more. It's sick. Millions of dogs are dying every year in the U.S. and these people are charging outrageous amounts for mutts.
We are suppossed to be protecting the pet population because WE domesticated them and are responsible for them. Don't be blind and selfish.
2006-09-03 19:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Em 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
New breeds are going to evolve... the question is why though? Unfortunately most of the breeds being created currently are being developed for one reason, because they sell. Almost all of the breeds untill very recently were developed, fine tuned, and standardized for very distict purposes. Hunting, racing, working, fighting, ratting, and some just as companions. Almost none of the current AKC breeds were developed for profit only. Profit was often a driving measure, but not the primary design goal. Fighting breeds may seem like they're bred for profit, but they're bred for stamina, strength, durability, aggression... not just 'lets cross this with that because it'll sell'
It's crazy, 10 years ago you couldn't sell a mutt for $100... now peek-a-poo's sell for $1,100 in pet stores... on the upside the crosses have fewer genetic concerns but they also are more difficult to put a label on their temperament. It could go either way depending on what breeds are crossed and which genes show up. Unfortunately we live in a commercial society, anything they put in a pet store with a semi-official sounding name is going to sell. People see it in a cage next to a purbred german shepherd and think it qualifies as the same. I hate pet stores ;-) but not for the mutts they are pushing these days... http://www.prisonersofgreed.org
I think there is a need to keep developing breeds and to create new ones. But with a purpose, not driven by what's in fasion this year.
2006-09-04 02:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by tripforyou 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Because people are fooled. They are what is called designer breeds and while people buy, people breed them.
When people are finished with the problems presented to them from the designer breeds and that one is out of fashion then another comes along.
It is up to us to educate so that people are not fooled. Only dogs with purebred papers have at least a starting point.
The next time someone complains because they were bitten by a puppy mill or byb and our reply is sorry, but you have to live with it and do your best for the dog will they realize that the designer breed they bought is not of the best quality.
Shout it out loud from your lungs, if you buy a designer breed and pay mega bucks for it you were swindled, you were caught and you were a fool, don't be proud of your purchase and bring the breeder down, NOW!!! Dob in a BYB for the sake of dogs.
2006-09-04 05:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by lucas 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
A lot of the pure breeds around today (recognized by the AKC) originated from a cross of 2 or more breeds.
This is just a few of the breeds that I know of that started out as crosses, but there are many others.
Boston Terrier - originated from a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier.
Shih-tzu - originated from a cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese
Yorkshire Terrier - The Yorkshire Terrier traces to the Waterside Terrier, a small longish-coated dog, bluish-gray in color, weighing between 6 and 20 pounds (most commonly 10 pounds). The Waterside Terrier was a breed formed by the crossing of the old rough-coated Black-and-Tan English Terrier (common in the Manchester area) and the Paisley and Clydesdale Terriers. It was brought to Yorkshire by weavers who migrated from Scotland to England in the mid-19th century.
2006-09-04 02:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I agree with redneck.... although I've found myself wanting a pug or wanting a puggle or wanting one of those "HYBREEDS"... but I've got two pups, both adopted from shelters and I couldn't love them more. After adopting them I could never bring myself to spend so much money on a bred dog, full bred or half-breed like these new ones, just because, check out petfinder.com there are SOOOOOO many animals in need of homes from shelters it's unbelievably sad. As soon as we buy our next house with a big yard, I'll be adopting more. I wish something could be done about it. How hard is it to get your pup spayed or neutered and the people that make money of breeding their dogs almost nauseates me....
2006-09-04 02:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Because people think they're sooooooo cute. UGH...and you're right. Seems like even having a certain kind of pet can become a fad. If the Jones' down the street have the cutest little doodle then we should get one too. Unfortunately so many of the little "fads" end up in shelters once the novelty wears off. It's sad.
I have 3 muts...none are registered. One rescued from a shelter and one rescued locally because it was unwanted. I love them to pieces. To me...nothin beats a mut.
2006-09-04 02:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by redneckgardendiva 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Do you know how dog breeds are created? I will tell you. WITH TWO DIFFERENT DOG BREEDS!!! Yes, that makes every dog breed a mutt or mongrul, except the first dog on earth. Even my precious pure bred poodle is a mutt then. Or may be somepeople just get too caught up with the piece of paper that says your dog is better than someone that didn't send extra money in to a bullsh*t politicle club. Kennel clubs only exist for people who can't love an animal for what it is, but only for what it is worth. How much are you worth and do you have a paper that says so?
2006-09-04 02:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by hojo43mi 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Plain and simple. M*O*N*E*Y! No regard for genetic defects, temperament, anything. The puppies are the victims. We're seeing Puggles come up in our shelters here already. Greed is the answer, not making better dogs. That's what these "breeders" are after...the all mighty dollar.
2006-09-04 10:28:49 · answer #8 · answered by GSDoxie3 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The neighbor's Lab, mixed with my mom's small standard poodle..My mom couldn't give the pups away! She finally ran the third ad, offering a 50 pound bag of Purina with the last 2...
Now, they are Labradoodles..and sell for hundreds! lol
2006-09-04 02:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by Chetco 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Because people are stupid enough to buy them, pay the outrageous prices they charge and call them purebreds. Mutts are wonderful dogs, just don't reward the so called breeders for breeding them.
2006-09-04 02:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋